Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Comstock Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Comstock Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68828, 68874. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Comstock Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Comstock Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Comstock Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Comstock Township, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Comstock Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Nebraska figure falls outside Comstock Township’s likely range; Comstock Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68828, 68874, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Comstock Township adults…
Comstock Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Comstock Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Comstock Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Comstock Township
No hospital or community health center in Comstock Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Comstock Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Comstock Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Comstock Township does better than Nebraska.
3 in 10 Comstock Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Comstock Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sargent Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Comstock | — | — | — | — | |
| Corner Township | — | — | — | — |
Douglas Grove Township, Spring Creek Township, Sargent Township, Comstock and Corner Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Comstock Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Comstock Township
Why doesn’t Comstock Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Comstock Township.
What hospital is closest to Comstock Township?
Valley County Health System in Ord, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Comstock Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Comstock Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.